Roy B. Baird, 67, of Elkville, passed away at 2:21 P.M., Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Roy had been a retired truck driver for L & D Carbondale. He retired from the United States Navy, as an E-7 DCC. Roy was a member of the Du Quoin V.F.W. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was born November 10, 1954 in Carbondale, IL , the son of Byrle and Betty (McGill) Baird.
He married Tina Maxey on April 11, 1981 in Portsmouth, VA and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Elkville, one son - Roy Baird, Jr. of Herrin, IL, grandchildren - Emily and John Haun and Cody Patrick, six sisters - Sharon Buser of Murphysboro, Starlett Rogers of Ava, Nellie Travelstead of Carterville, Anna McClanahan of Du Quoin, Robin Hershey of Du Quoin and Susan Hopkins of Sesser, goddaughter - Shelby Warren and her son James Warren, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents - Byrle Baird and Betty Seibert, one daughter - Jessica Baird, two brothers - Joe Baird and Jerry Seibert, father-in-law and mother-in-law, two nephews - Roy Skidmore and Jacob Irvin, and sister-in-law - Stephanie Davidson.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Scott Slone officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Wounded Warriors and will be accepted at the funeral home.